| As Tall as Lions – In Case of Rapture Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I am guessing that the voice in the song is the one standing on their feet, they are asking why the recipient of lyrics can't see that it is better to die on their feet. So is the author the standing? Or are other people making them stand? I see the lyrics as an independent declaration that standing on ones own feet, even when they will die, is better than living on ones own knees. Being on knees usually signifies serving something other than yourself. That is where the independence vs. interdependence comes into play. When one is in a submissive stance (on their knees) they are dependent on those they submit to. Whether or not they want to admit it, everyone relies one someone else, whatever belief they hold. Still, someone can believe that they rely on themselves exclusively. Since you don't agree with me what do you think that the song means? |
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| As Tall as Lions – In Case of Rapture Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I am guessing that the voice in the song is the one standing on their feet, they are asking why the recipient of lyrics can't see that it is better to die on their feet. So is the author the standing? Or are other people making them stand? I see the lyrics as an independent declaration that standing on ones own feet, even when they will die, is better than living on ones own knees. Being on knees usually signifies serving something other than yourself. That is where the independence vs. interdependence comes into play. When one is in a submissive stance (on their knees) they are dependent on those they submit to. Whether or not they want to admit it, everyone relies one someone else, whatever belief they hold. Still, someone can believe that they rely on themselves exclusively. Since you don't agree with me what do you think that the song means? |
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| As Tall as Lions – In Case of Rapture Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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From the singers perspective, it seems that they have been hurt, which can be expected if they have been accused of many different sins and had a finger pointed at them. I’m not going to break down the whole song but I would like to throw it out there…how can the singer know what after death is like if they are still alive? It seems that the singer is caught in nothingness (“stuck in the middle”). An atheists voice? “I saw no fire in YOUR street Only the stones YOU’VE thrown at me Does it make YOU feel better? Well, YOU know we're all just sinners” It is all about the soapbox preacher I suppose. While the singers voice tries to place themselves in the same box as the preacher by proclaiming “we’re all just sinners”. “Well, can't you see it's better to die on your feet than live down on your... Well, can't you see it's better to die? I saw no fire” Dieing while standing on ones own feet is seen as positive here. Living with no floor isn’t possible. So if one lives on a lie they have no floor to be living on. The lie of independence is proposed here, where a person can do what they want, when they want, all for themselves. Very egocentric. Living on ones knees is seen as a negative thing here. Being on ones knees is a serving position. It is one that requires interdependence and relying on others. It can also point to a higher purpose, a greater good. Not so much egocentric. Maybe the musing should be… “I saw no fire” (Maybe I am blind?) |
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| Thrice – At The Last Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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"My God now I see how I've squandered each and every breathe" This song seems to be about being a good steward of what God has given you in this life. It is not about oneself, it is about God and your Neighbor (everyone else). In the end, the voice in this song finds that they have lead a meaningless life. They have no legacy. They have not left anything to those around them. The good times have passed and every selfish thing that had been the sole focus is now undone. Sacrificing significance for self (success). |
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| As Tall as Lions – In Case of Rapture Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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From the singers perspective, it seems that they have been hurt, which can be expected if they have been accused of many different sins and had a finger pointed at them. I’m not going to break down the whole song but I would like to throw it out there…how can the singer know what after death is like if they are still alive? It seems that the singer is caught in nothingness (“stuck in the middle”). An atheists voice? “I saw no fire in YOUR street Only the stones YOU’VE thrown at me Does it make YOU feel better? Well, YOU know we're all just sinners” It is all about the soapbox preacher I suppose. While the singers voice tries to place themselves in the same box as the preacher by proclaiming “we’re all just sinners”. “Well, can't you see it's better to die on your feet than live down on your... Well, can't you see it's better to die? I saw no fire” Dieing while standing on ones own feet is seen as positive here. Living with no floor isn’t possible. So if one lives on a lie they have no floor to be living on. The lie of independence is proposed here, where a person can do what they want, when they want, all for themselves. Very egocentric. Living on ones knees is seen as a negative thing here. Being on ones knees is a serving position. It is one that requires interdependence and relying on others. It can also point to a higher purpose, a greater good. Not so much egocentric. Maybe the musing should be… “I saw no fire” (Maybe I am blind?) |
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